A date with destiny: Sally Pomeroy
An obsession with buying a home since the age of 14, realising that dream at 24, marrying a builder and sharing a love of architecture and design, trips overseas to study the work of Frank Lloyd Wright, and building a home. It is obvious Sally Pomeroy had a date with destiny when she […]
Helping heritage live on
Throughout her life, Dame Anna Crighton has been interested in art and architecture. She talks with Metropol editor Lynda Papesch about the past, the present, and the future. ‘Heritage’ is derived from Middle English and old French, heriter to ‘inherit’ – to inherit valued objects and qualities such as property and cultural traditions […]
Women of influence
Poet and media entrepreneur, Julia Strelou, is a finalist in the Women of Influence Awards. She talks to Metropol about the awards and what inspires her. Growing up on a commune without a television or electricity, Julia Strelou was always drawn to the media industry. In those days she was only allowed to […]
NZSO 75th birthday celebrations in 2022
American violinist Hilary Hahn, Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Montero, singer-songwriter Ria Hall, soul star Whirimako Black and rock icon Shayne Carter join with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO) to celebrate its 75th anniversary next year. The NZSO’s 2022 Season features 75 concerts in 18 centres, including Jubilee, a special 75th anniversary gala concert […]
Helping migrants call NZ home: Migration Associates
Immigration New Zealand has confirmed new details about the 2021 Residence Visa category, which offers a one-off opportunity for many migrants living here. Under certain new criteria, many migrants who are currently living and working in New Zealand can now apply for a residence visa. Immigration New Zealand says that the 2021 Residence […]
The Influencers: Lianne Dalziel
Join the freedom fight. November is the month we come together and celebrate so much with Cup and Show Week right at the heart of it all. This is the November where our focus is now directed to getting our vaccination rates over 90 percent. There is no magic in the number. It […]
From the editor: 11 November 2021
Water, water everywhere. Anger and disappointment were predictable reactions to last month’s proposed Three Waters legislation decision, given the original overwhelming public and local government objections to it. The Government legislation aims to establish four independent entities (known as Three Waters) to control drinking water, wastewater and stormwater. One entity will lump 21 […]
Mixing politics with family and fun
One of Christchurch’s youngest city councillors, James Gough knew from an early age he wanted to help facilitate change for the better. He talks to Lynda Papesch about his path so far. The city has always been home to James and he’s as passionate about it now as he was growing up. He […]
Leading with heart
The Kate Sheppard Memorial Fund works to celebrate greater Christchurch’s proud tradition of female leadership. Established by The Christchurch Foundation, the fund honours the incredible women making positive change in our community. Normally three grants are distributed each year, but due to the generosity of a local family-run Christchurch business, Evotek Technologies, this […]
Sneak peek aerial spectacular
Canterbury residents are being given the chance this month to attend a free development presentation of BELLE – A performance of Air. With support from the Ministry of Culture and Heritage and Creative New Zealand, MOVEMENT OF THE HUMAN (MOTH) is developing the work in Christchurch before it premieres at the Aotearoa New […]
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